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Elon Musk’s feud with President Trump has left him trapped between political factions and financial peril. Once a key Trump ally, Musk now faces backlash from both sides while his businesses hang in the balance. The fallout threatens federal contracts, subsidies, and Tesla’s stock value, putting Musk’s empire at risk.
Musk’s companies rely heavily on government deals. SpaceX handles defense contracts, Starlink needs federal broadband funds, and Tesla’s regulatory approvals could stall. Losing Trump’s support means facing hostile bureaucrats now free to target Musk’s ventures over safety claims or “woke” AI projects.
Tesla’s stock plunged 15% in two days as investors panicked. Wall Street fears Trump’s regulators will punish Musk for their public spat. Even a minor regulatory delay on self-driving tech could cost billions. The drop shows how Musk’s political games threaten shareholder value.
This feud isn’t new. Musk criticized Trump in 2016, quit his advisory role over climate policies, then flip-flopped to back Trump’s 2024 comeback. Conservatives trusted Musk as a rare tech leader fighting “woke” culture. Now he’s burned that bridge by attacking Trump’s signature budget bill.
The fight turned ugly when Musk accused Trump of ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump fired back, mocking Musk’s “lost” mind. This public meltdown embarrasses both men, but Trump holds the power. His administration controls the regulators who can make Musk’s life miserable.
Musk’s biggest mistake? Forgetting that Trump never forgives disloyalty. By opposing the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Musk betrayed the man who slashed red tape for his companies. Now Musk faces a federal bureaucracy unleashed to investigate everything from Tesla crashes to X’s “security failures.”
Experts call this a “Twilight Zone” moment. Musk helped elect Trump but now risks becoming his top target. The same agencies that fast-tracked SpaceX launches might delay permits. Starlink’s air traffic contracts could vanish. Even Dogecoin ventures may face scrutiny.
Musk’s fall shows the cost of crossing Trump. Conservatives see a cautionary tale: stay loyal or get crushed. With billions on the line and no allies left, Musk’s empire teeters. Only a swift Trump apology might save him—but pride could doom America’s richest man.
